The results are in. The leukemia is no longer in remission so a transplant is not possible at this time. I've mentioned before about how the severity of the leukemia is measured in percentage blasts--well Ray's blast count is at 50% and it needs to be 10% or less. The strategy is still the same, as far as when the blast count is lower, we can plan on a transplant then. We'll be heading back to Amarillo tomorrow and plan to see the Dr. there ASAP.
I think the transplant Dr. here in MD is just as disappointed as we are. He did say the best place for Ray is in Amarillo for the chemo. He also said if there were a regimen/potion here that we knew for sure would do the job, he'd start him here. But since there is none, the two Drs. will put their heads together once more and go to work putting together the best plan.
Obviously, we're very disappointed. However, we've done this before and feel confident it can be done again. Thank you for all your prayers and support. Please continue to pray for Ray, especially. I do wonder at times, just how much can he take?
Love you all,
Kim
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Keep your heads up. God has a plan and he just hasn't let you know what it is yet. Ray can do this, like you said, you guys have been through this before. Have a safe trip and we'll see you all at Andy's wedding!
Love Michele and Gene
Raymond,
Keep the faith! You have made it over all of the other hurdles and you will make it over this one, too!!!
Kimmie,
We admire both of you for your inner strength! Continue to stand strong!
May God bless you and your family,
David and Mary Lynn
I haven't been able to respond since I heard from Shelly. I had so much hope for the transplant, and I can't imagine how rough it must be for you. I'm still praying hard...we never know where our answer lies. I love you and you are always on my mind. I. Really. Hate. Cancer.
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